Mr. G'S Diner
Troubled record — failed 5 of 11 inspections for pest activity
2014-06-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THEROMETER INSIDE DESSERT REACH IN COOLER ALSO NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER AND PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
2014-06-03 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF DOOR BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR GASKETS MISSING/RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELF ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND REMOVE TIN FOIL, SAID SHELF SUFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CL...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED LITTER/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HANDLE LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THEROMETER INSIDE DESSERT REACH IN COOLER ALSO NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER AND PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
2013-11-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-10-25 Fail Complaint 6 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1335903, DATE: 06-05-2013 SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - NOTED INTERIOR SURFACE OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH SHARP METAL EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. #38 -...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, FRYER, GRILL ETC) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, PIPES WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DIPPER WELL (REAR PREP)...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH HEAVY GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH FOOD AND GREASE SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE STRIPPED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
2013-06-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED INTERIOR SURFACE OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH SHARP METAL EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (HOT WATER CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING) AND MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET HANDLE TIED UP WITH RUBBER BAND.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER ACCURATE AND VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
2013-06-05 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER/CONTAINER NOT CLEAN. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, GREASE ON GROUND, UNDER AND AROUND THE SAID CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG SOUP, HAM, CHICKEN, MEAT, EGGS, SAUSAGE ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED ON PREMISE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN C...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED INTERIOR SURFACE OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH SHARP METAL EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL WITH LIME BUILD-UP, ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, STOVE, GRILL ETC) WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER WITH GRE...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.-----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (HOT WATER CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING) AND MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET HANDLE TIED UP WITH RUBBER BAND.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER ACCURATE AND VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
2012-01-13 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of storage cabinet shelving need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving not clean need cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear kitchen areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/sealed, floors under heavy equipment need cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling in front prep area, and bathroom had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Stained ceiling panel outside bathroom shall be repaired/replaced.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Damaged/broken light shield by front counter, shall be replaced, light shields need cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in front prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
2011-03-14 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in freezers. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Storage shelving by 3 compartrment sink that had exposed raw wood, and in state of disrepair, shall be repair/replaced. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good re...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment need detailed cleaning. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had peeling paint by 3 com[partment sink, prep table shall be repair.Ceiling that had exposed raw wood, wallboard, shall be repair/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
light shields in kitchen prep areas, storage areas not clean need cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation0in walk in cooler, coolers, kitchen prep area, and bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).
2010-06-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2010-06-08 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
NEW TOILET ROOM ADDED TO RESTAURANT WITHOUT HAND SINK, ONLY MOP SINK IN TOILET ROOM. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK INSIDE TOILET ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED. PREMISES REMODELED WASHROOM. FACILITIES WITHOUT SUBMITTING PLANS OR RECEIVI...
2010-06-01 Fail Canvass 8 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS OMELET, PANCAKE, FRENCH TOAST,STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY FOODS . CITATION...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #124231 DATED 12/11/09.32-MUST RE CAULK THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM. CAULKING WORN OUT.#33-MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER, WITH FOOD CR...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK,RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND REPAINT. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DAMAGED FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP IN BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE TWO WASHROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ICE CREAM COOLER AND THE PIE CASE COOLER AND MUST VISIBLE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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